Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad
Order Date: 15 July 2026
Case Overview
- Applicant: Narendra Maheshkumar Mali; Respondent: State of Gujarat.
- FIR: C.R. No.11200052260001 of 2026, registered with Cyber Crime Police Station, District Valsad.
- Charges: Offences under Sections 336(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2), 316(2), 319(2), 318(4), 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66(C), 66(D) of the Information Technology Act.
- Allegation: Applicant allowed his SBI account to be used by co‑accused to transfer Rs.9,50,000; withdrew Rs.9,32,000 and Rs.20,000 via ATM, handed to co‑accused Pinkesh Shankarlal Padhiyar, and received a commission of Rs.9,000. No other role attributed.
- Investigation: Charge‑sheet filed; applicant in custody since 29‑01‑2026; no past antecedents; offences not punishable with life/death and are triable by a magistrate.
- Legal considerations: Court referred to bail jurisprudence and Supreme Court precedents (Sanjay Chandra vs CBI, Gudikanti Narasimhulu vs Public Prosecutor).
Final Outcome
- Regular bail granted; applicant to execute a personal bond of Rs.25,000 with one surety of equal amount.
- Conditions: (a) not misuse liberty; (b) not obstruct investigation; (c) surrender passport within a week; (d) not leave Gujarat without permission; (e) report to police station monthly for six months between 11:00‑14:00; (f) furnish UIDAI number, contact numbers, passport number (if any), email and residence address to investigating officer and court; (h) not indulge in any illegal activity, else bail may be cancelled.
- Bail to be executed before the lower court having jurisdiction; court may modify conditions; breach may lead to warrant or other action.
Topics: Bail, Cyber Fraud